MN International Middle Chr School

www.twincitiesinternationalschool.org

Charter School 326 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

MN International Middle Charter School (MNIMCS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the North Loop neighborhood of Minneapolis. Serving students in grades 5 through 8, the school distinguishes itself through a rigorous academic curriculum that emphasizes international-mindedness and global citizenship. By fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment, the school aims to prepare students for success in an increasingly interconnected world, focusing on developing critical thinking skills and academic excellence.

The school is notable for its commitment to small class sizes and a personalized approach to education, which allows faculty to better address the individual learning needs of their students. As part of its educational mission, MNIMCS integrates language and cultural studies into its programming, encouraging students to broaden their perspectives beyond local borders. Its location in downtown Minneapolis provides a central hub for families seeking a structured, community-focused middle school experience that prioritizes both personal development and high academic standards.

326

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

29.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MN International Middle Chr School
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	1
Black	324
Two or More	1

Black
324 (99.4%)
Hispanic
1 (0.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Twin Cities International Schools
Phone:	(651)821-6470
Website:	http://www.twincitiesinternationalschool.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	29.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 100

Grade 7 114

Grade 8 112